SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 03: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 03: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 03: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 03: Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 03: Drew Lock #2 and Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks prepare to enter the field prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 03: The Carolina Panthers huddle up during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a game at Raymond James Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 03: Xavier Legette #17 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by Jacob Parrish #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter during a game at Raymond James Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 03: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during a game at Raymond James Stadium on January 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)